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Voters in Greenville County have recently turned down a proposed capital project sales tax aimed at improving the area’s crumbling roads. The referendum was defeated with 126,293 votes against (51.5 percent) and 118,948 votes in favor (48.5 percent). This additional 1-percent sales tax was expected to generate over $1 billion over eight years, funding more than 1,500 road projects. It would have applied to most purchases, excluding groceries, prescription medications, and gasoline. Supporters of the tax highlighted it as the only viable solution to address the significant issues plaguing Greenville County’s transportation system. County officials reported that around 60 percent…

A Greenville County judge is set to make a decision on whether to bring a case against a former deputy to trial. This follows a serious incident that took place nearly four years ago, when Deputy Christopher Abercrombie allegedly forced a woman into her home and assaulted her while on duty, in uniform, and armed. Abercrombie was terminated from his position in October 2020 and was subsequently arrested in February 2021. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, and burglary. Court documents reveal that Abercrombie’s defense team has requested a summary judgment, seeking to have the case…

A new indoor pickleball club named The Picklr is set to open in Greenville, South Carolina. Waymor Sports Inc., which operates The Picklr franchise, has recently secured a lease for a large space measuring about 25,701 square feet at the North Hills Shopping Center, located at 2435 East North Street. The new club will boast eight professional-grade pickleball courts, along with a pro shop, private event rooms, a lounge, locker facilities, and options for grab-and-go food and drinks. Jay Sartori, co-founder and chief marketing officer of Waymor Sports, shared that the decision to launch The Picklr in Greenville comes from…

A 12-year-old boy is facing serious charges for allegedly shooting a 14-year-old in Richland County, South Carolina. According to the sheriff’s office, officers were dispatched just before 7 p.m. on November 11 to a location on Ranch Road, where they discovered the younger boy with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators believe that the incident began as a verbal fight involving the 12-year-old and four other youths. During the argument, the 12-year-old reportedly took out a gun and fired, hitting the 14-year-old victim. Fortunately, the 14-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital and is currently in stable condition. After the incident, the…

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his decision on who will take over Senator Marco Rubio’s seat as early as January. The governor’s office is currently reviewing several candidates to fill the vacancy, which will arise when Rubio leaves to become Secretary of State under President-elect Donald Trump. In a statement, DeSantis confirmed that the process of vetting candidates is already underway. “We are receiving strong interest from multiple individuals,” he said. “We plan to conduct more thorough interviews over the coming weeks, aiming to make a final decision in early January.” As discussions unfold, some prominent figures,…

In a commanding performance, Bo Nix threw for 307 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, leading the Denver Broncos to a decisive 38-6 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Nix completed 28 of 33 passes, becoming only the second rookie quarterback in NFL history to achieve over 200 passing yards and two or more touchdowns in four straight home games, with the first being Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. With this win, the Broncos improved their record to 6-5, ending a two-game losing streak. The game was particularly tough for Justin Simmons, the Falcons’ safety, who spent eight seasons…

MARION, N.C. – An inmate at the McDowell County Detention Facility has been charged after an incident involving an officer. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office reported that on October 24, while Officer S. Murdock was escorting medical staff who were distributing morning medications, a 49-year-old inmate, Donna Jean Clark, threw a liquid at the officer through a trap connected to her cell. Following the incident, Officer Murdock was taken to McDowell Hospital for an evaluation. In response to her actions, Clark has been charged with felony malicious conduct by a prisoner and is being held on a secured bond set…

Brendan Carr, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), announced that the agency will cease its focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) starting next year. Carr, who is a senior Republican member of the FCC, made this statement on social media after sharing a snippet from the FCC’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2025. The budget highlighted that the FCC’s second highest strategic goal was to promote DEI. Carr stated, “The FCC’s most recent budget request said that promoting DEI was the agency’s second highest strategic goal. Starting next year, the FCC will end…

PORT ROYAL, S.C. — A unique event is set to take place in Port Royal, South Carolina, inspired by a recent incident where 43 monkeys escaped from a research facility in Yemassee. On Sunday at 2 p.m., Shellring Ale Works, in partnership with Dustbone Apparel and Grounded Running, will host a Lab Monkey Freedom Run. The event will kick off and conclude at Shellring Ale Works located at 1111 11th Street. This run also celebrates the launch of a new banana imperial stout named "Escape to Morgan Island." The Lab Monkey Freedom Run is open to everyone, including walkers, joggers,…

Chase Hunter scored a career-high 30 points, but it wasn’t enough to lead the Clemson University men’s basketball team to victory in an 84-71 loss against Boise State on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers, now 3-1 for the season, were powered by Hunter’s impressive performance. He scored 20 points in the first half, marking the highest scoring output for him in a single half, surpassing his previous best of 19 points on two occasions. Hunter made 12 of 21 shots, including 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, and was perfect at the free-throw line, going 2 for 2. He also…